# Chinese aviation

How the J-10 Family Became China’s Aerial Business Card: From J-10A to J-10C and Why It Matters

China’s J-10 fighter has evolved rapidly from the original J-10A through a limited J-10B run to the more capable J-10C, which now serves both combat and public diplomacy roles through the BaYi aerobatic team. The shift reflects fast advances in domestic radar and avionics — notably the move from passive to active phased‑array radars — and signals China’s ability to field large numbers of modern, multirole fighters.